Sunsetter by All Hell

ALL HELL returns from the shadows with their fifth full-length album, Sunsetter, arriving October 10, 2025 on Terminus Hate City. From their origins in Asheville, North Carolina in 2013, the band has carved a singular path through the underground, blending elements of first wave black metal, deathrock, punk, and film score atmospheres into something entirely their own. Sunsetter is the culmination of years of evolution and hardship, a concept record that stretches from ancient myth to modern apocalypse, driven by fire, blood, and vision.

The band (Jacob Curwen on guitar and vocals, Erik Ballantyne on bass, and Elanti on drums) began work on Sunsetter after the release of 2019’s The Witch’s Grail. Progress was slow and plagued by constant disruption. The pandemic struck, personal tragedies followed, and devastating floods hit their home region. In the midst of all this, the band found themselves burned out and disillusioned with metal entirely. But after stepping back and rediscovering their creative hunger, they emerged with a record that is not only their most metal release to date, but also their most fully realized.

Sunsetter tells a sprawling, violent tale of exile, rebirth, and cosmic vengeance. The story begins in ancient times with the curse of Cain, the first murderer, cast into the land of Nod where he joins with Lilith, the exiled first wife of Adam. From their union comes a cursed bloodline. The album’s opening track, “Exiled into Nod,” skips any slow buildup and immediately drops the listener into the chaos of this mythic prayer. It is followed by “Dominus Sanguis, Domina Nox,” a dark hymn to the Lord of Blood and the Lady of Night, and then “The Violent Brood,” a classic ALL HELL track that portrays the frenzy of being hunted by Cain’s spawn.

“The Bleeding” flips the perspective and explores the mind of a predator, with a guest solo from Nate Garnette of SKELETONWITCH adding another layer of menace. The title track, “Sunsetter,” takes a more triumphant tone, capturing the defiance and pride of the children of Cain as they reject the sun and claim dominion over the night. Its straightforward power made it the obvious choice for the album’s name.

Side two of the album begins with “The Flood and the Death,” a cinematic, spoken-word interlude that sets the stage for a shift in time. The next chapter takes place centuries later, where the bloodline of Cain has survived the flood and reemerges in the present. “Behold the Night” brings this rebirth to life with driving energy and shifting dynamics. “Path of Cain” offers a darkly anthemic reflection on lineage, sin, and survival.

The final act of the album accelerates toward doom. “Sacrifice to Shadow” portrays a cult’s plea for the return of their ancient masters, while “The Ancients Rise” delivers on that prophecy with grinding riffs and ominous brass that call back to the album’s ancient beginnings. The closing track, “The Outer Night,” brings it all to an end. It begins with militaristic urgency, climbs to apocalyptic grandeur, and fades into the cold silence of a world overrun. Cain and Lilith return, and the sun sets for the last time.

The album was recorded, mixed, and engineered by Chris Adams at Hidden Audio, with mastering by Jacob Curwen. The visual aesthetic, including the album art, was also created by Curwen, preserving the band’s independent and uncompromising approach.

The sun fades. The night takes hold. The world belongs to ALL HELL.

Lineup:
Jacob Curwen – Guitar & Vocals
Erik Ballantyne – Bass
Elanti – Drums

PREORDERS AVAILABLE VIA TERMINUS HATE CITY:

All Hell Sunsetter Exclusive Box Set *Exclusive Vinyl Variant Only* - $100.00 (Bandcamp price due to fees. Get it cheaper on the official Terminus Hate City website).

Includes:

- "Sunsetter" on Exclusive Splatter Vinyl (LMTD to 100 worldwide); comes with digital download + multi-page art & lyric booklet + double sided insert to truly immerse yourself in All Hell's world.

- Sunsetter cassette on red tint sonic shell (200 ww)

- Sunsetter CD (200 ww)

- Sunsetter Stickers

- Sunsetter Sunglasses

- Sunsetter Bandana

You can also order these items a la carte (simply click the drop down menu to select your item), in addition to two other vinyl variants:

- All Hell Sunsetter on Eco Citrus-Gold Vinyl (150 available ww- limited quantities available via Terminus Hate City & All Hell)

- All Hell Sunsetter on Ox Blood Vinyl (150 available ww - limited quantities available via Terminus Hate City & All Hell)

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